YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA RIDE GUIDE
When you’re out enjoying the trails, we recommend patronizing these local businesses standing in support of SDAUA and the future of ATV/UTV recreation in the state of South Dakota.
WHERE TO RENT
Other Businesses that rent:
Adventure Rental
Custer Crossing
M & L ATV Rentals
Mad Mountain Adventures
Mt. Meadows Campground & Resort
Mystic Hills Hideaway
Recreational Springs Resort
Rock Mill Adventures
Trailshead Lodge
WHERE TO RIDE
Private
Talsma’s Trail Park – Avon (Southeast SD)
Public (may require permit)
Black Hills National Forest – (Western SD)
SD GFP Oahe Downstream Off-highway Vehicle (OHV) Area – (Central SD)
Baja Travel Management Area (Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, Wall Ranger District)
Buffalo Gap Grasslands – (Farmingdale)
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SD Non-Resident Road License Info (how to obtain)
- This is for a temporary road license or if you plan to ride more often the bottom half of the page explains how to obtain a hard plate
- Temp license is a piece of paper usually placed on the windshield on a UTV and/or available upon request by law enforcement:
- Pennington County (Rapid City)
- Meade County (Sturgis)
- Lawrence County (Deadwood)
- Custer County (Custer)
- South Dakota ATV/UTV Road Permit Application (Use at any County Courthouse)
WHERE TO EAT
More Places to Eat:
Brandin Iron Restraurant, Nemo
Last Stand Cafe, Hwy 385 near Roubaix Lake
Mystic Hills Hideaway, near Custer Peak
Moonshine Gulch Saloon, Rochford
Mt. Meadows Store & Resort, near Deerfield Lake
Ponderosa Bar, Nemo
Sugar Shack – hwy 385 near the Pilot Knob Trailhead
Trailshead Lodge, Hwy 85
Wild Bills Campground Saloon & Grill, Hwy 385 & Galina Rd.
WHERE TO STAY
Cole Cabins
You will feel far, far from home in these beautifully furnished log cabins surrounded with pine trees, fresh air, and Strawberry Creek meandering along just outside. The Forest Service Trail 7 is adjacent to Cole Cabins and it connects to over 300 miles of other trails. Start ATVing or off-roading right from the yards.
Location: 21357 US Highway 385, Deadwood, SD
Phone: (800) 245-7335
Pine Rest Cabins
The perfect location for day trips anywhere in the Black Hills. Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial and Custer State Park are all within 10 miles. Board the 1880 train or get on the Mickelson trail right in Hill City. Walkers, hikers, cyclists, tourists, hunters, fishers, honeymooners, climbers, cross country skiers, ATV’ers, or anyone wishing to relax in the beautiful surroundings of the Black Hills National Forest are welcomed at our lodging establishment!
Location: 24063 Hwy 385, Hill City, SD 57745
Phone: (605) 574-2416 or (800) 333-5306
Other Places to Stay:
Custer Crossing Campground & Cafe
Fish & Fry Campground
Hidden Valley Campground
Mad Mountain Lodging
Mountain Meadows Campround & Store
Mystic Hills Hideaway
Nemo Guest Ranch
Nemo School House
Steel Wheel Campground & Trading Post
Wild Bills Campground
To add your business to the listing on this page, join as an associate member or contact a director for more information.